Accelerator DT Technical Architect, Supply Chain
MarsJob Description: Who are we Accelerator is Mars Snacking's growth engine, focused on unlocking growth across high-potential categories and brands. Within Accelerator, the Better For You portfolio includes KIND®, RXBAR®, Nutri-Grain®, Special K Bars®, and Pure Organic® and within Tasty & Wholesome, the portfolio includes Eggo, Rice Krispies Treats and Pop Tarts. Combining the scale of Mars with the agility of a growth business, we are driving innovation, accelerating performance, and transforming how we work through data, automation, and AI-enabled solutions. We’re looking for passionate collaborators to help us become the foremost leader in Mars Snacking and positively impact society along the way. If you’re looking to be a part of an inspiring, energetic and entrepreneurial environment, you’ve found the right place. What you’ll do Reporting to the Accelerator DT Manufacturing, Make, R&D and QFS Domain Sr. Manager, this role is part of the Digital Technologies organization supporting Accelerator, including KIND, Tru Fru, Nature's Bakery, and the newly acquired Kellanova brands. The role is responsible for shaping and governing technology solutions across the TLT portfolio, including Supply Chain, Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, and R&D/QFS, while defining technology roadmaps, evaluating solution options, establishing architecture standards, and identifying opportunities to leverage AI, Digital Twins, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies that support Accelerator's long-term digital strategy. As Accelerator continues to evolve, this role will provide architecture leadership across multiple business priorities, serving as a trusted advisor who bridges business and technology to shape future-state capabilities, guide investment decisions, and drive scalable, integrated solutions across the enterprise. Working closely with business stakeholders, product teams, Enterprise Architecture, and delivery partners, this individual will combine architecture expertise with strong business analysis skills to assess opportunities, translate business requirements into solution recommendations, support vendor evaluations and RFPs, shape initiatives from concept through delivery, and provide hands-on problem solving across the TLT portfolio. The role balances strategic planning with day-to-day execution, helping ensure solutions are practical, standardized, and scalable while fostering innovation, reducing technical debt, and preventing one-off solutions that limit future growth. Job Responsibilities Architecture Strategy & Roadmap Development Partner with TLT Domain Leads to understand business priorities and translate them into technology roadmaps. Define future-state architecture strategies that support Accelerator's long-term business objectives. Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, Digital Twins, analytics, and emerging technologies to create business value. Support business case development and technology investment decisions. Solution Assessment & Early Project Shaping Lead solution assessments for new business initiatives and technology opportunities. Evaluate technology options, platforms, and vendor capabilities against business requirements and architecture standards. Support RFPs, vendor selections, proof-of-concepts, and technology due diligence activities. Provide architecture guidance during project intake, discovery, and design phases. Architecture Governance & Standards Establish and maintain architecture principles, standards, and reference architectures across the TLT portfolio. Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, data, and integration standards. Review solution designs and help prevent siloed or plant-specific implementations that do not scale across Accelerator. Drive reuse, standardization, and simplification across business capabilities and technology platforms. Cross-Functional Delivery Support Work closely with Product Owners, Bu…